School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London courses

...Objectives Students completing the course will be able to: Apply critically the main concepts, theories and methods used in the study of international...

...or already have, a career in policy research, lobbying, journalism, the civil service, local government, further and higher education, or non-governmental organisations...

...of the international economic system and processes of globalisation. Locate and analyse both qualitative and quantitative data on globalisation from...

...and oral communication skills. You will also learn to locate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data on globalisation from printed and electronic sources...

...This programme aims to equip you with critical and well-informed analyses of the intersection between Islam, politics and society. MA Islam...

...out in its provision of a focused and structured approach to current issues related to Islam in politics and society. It gives you the opportunity to learn...

...drawing on research in comparative politics, history, sociology, cultural and genetic anthropology, political theory and international relations. MSc Nationalism...

...Teaching A mix of lectures and classes employing a variety of formats. Study Resources Birkbeck Library has an extensive teaching collection of books...

...Politics of Europe and the European Union have been designed to enable students to develop an advanced understanding of national politics in West and Central Europe...

...to the analysis of the European Union. Demonstrate substantive knowledge of political systems, institutions, processes and developments at the national...

...Demonstrate substantive knowledge of theory and research in public management. Engage critically with the ethical aspects of political and public policy research...

...undertaking regulatory functions and participating in public policy processes. The MSc programme is suitable for any postgraduate student interested...

...can be accessed via the Internet 24 hours a day. It is worth spending some time on the Library website to familiarise yourself with its collections and services...

...to acquire the intellectual tools necessary for making sense of current ethical and power relations and for understanding their development...

...practitioners are invited to enhance the student learning experience. In the past, these have included Bernie Mayer, Allan Barsky, Joseph Folger and Cheryl Picard...

...an advanced understanding of ‘race' and racism, religion, ethnicity and identity, culture and globalisation and those who wish to pursue doctoral research...

...domestic violence, refugees and asylum, human rights, imprisonment and rehabilitation. Our students come from diverse social and professional backgrounds...

...Birkbeck and IFT are preparing an application for validation of the course under the new Post-Qualifying Social Work Award structure, at Advanced Award Level...

...(medical and non-medical) and for people working in educational or organisational settings who are interested in developing their understanding of...

...and historical and contemporary social and political formations. You may be interested in pursuing an academic career in psychosocial studies...